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We consume ideas in small, scattered pieces. As a result, we have little clarity or depth of understanding on the most fundamental questions of our beliefs. My goal is to educate the Jewish community on authentic Jewish Thought in a clear and engaging way.
In this podcast, we'll explore the domain of Jewish thought in a deep and comprehensive manner. We'll looks at big picture philosophical questions as well as the smaller nuances that exist in all areas of belief. We'll also sit down with different Jewish leaders and discuss contemporary issues, current events, and the Jewish Year Cycle.
In this podcast, we'll explore the domain of Jewish thought in a deep and comprehensive manner. We'll looks at big picture philosophical questions as well as the smaller nuances that exist in all areas of belief. We'll also sit down with different Jewish leaders and discuss contemporary issues, current events, and the Jewish Year Cycle.
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Rav Doron and I spoke about religious Zionism, the importance of strengthening Jewish communities all over the world, and his transformation of The Mizrachi World Movement.
In this episode we continue our exploration of the legitimate sources for studying the truth.
This series focuses on learning primary sources necessary for developing a proper Orthodox Hashkafa. In this episode we’ll explore the Torah’s emphasis on ideas and where we learn them.
We've discussed the content of the Torah, the sefarim, the stories, and the halachot, but now we need to look deeper. What are the central ideas that the entire Torah is trying to get across?
We'll take a look at the word Torah and what the name may suggest about the book itself. In addition, we'll give a brief overview of Torah Shebichtav and Baal Peh as well as what it contains.
Having discussed the origins and parameters of Jewish ideas, today we'll discuss the process by which those ideas are integrated into our broader belief system.
In this episode we examine the difference between philosophy and Jewish Thought, as well as where we learn authentic Jewish Ideas.
In this episode we explore the emphasis that the Torah places on learning Machshava (Jewish thought and ideas) —as well as the broader purpose that it serves.
The Maharal explores a curious Gemara suggesting that God doesn't care how you do Mitzvot. He'll explain the idea in light of his thesis on Mitzvot.
The Maharal rejects the idea of Taamei Hamitzvot. He calls it the way of the philosophers and far from the Torah.
With so many commandments, the likelihood of failure is very high. The Maharal explores why having a multitude of commandments is to our benefit rather than our detriment.
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We explore how the potential to grow and perfect ourselves is a unique spiritual quality of human beings.
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Here we introduce the idea that there is a deep spiritual connection between the nation of Israel and the Torah.
We’re exploring the concepts of heaven and hell, The Garden of Eden, the Messianic Era, and the Afterlife in the thought of Nachmanides.
One of the pillars of our faith is that punishment and reward await us in the next world in accordance with our behavior in this world. It’s a fundamental believe, but it receives no mentioning in the Torah.
Seeing the commandments as a system for eternal spiritual satisfaction: Rav Kook on Mitzvot
Seeing the commandments as spiritually strengthening exercises- The Ramchal on Mitzvot
The commandments as a purification of the soul: Mitzvot in the eyes of The Maharal
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